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Pourriture Noble
/poo-ree-TOOR NOH-bluh/
French term for noble rot (Botrytis cinerea).
Full Definition
Pourriture noble is the French term for noble rot, the beneficial form of Botrytis cinerea fungus that concentrates grape sugars and adds honeyed complexity. Essential for Sauternes, Barsac, and Loire sweet wines. Requires specific climate conditions: humid mornings, dry afternoons.
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